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FACTORING TRINOMIALS, ALL MIXED UP

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Before doing this exercise, you may need to study these related web exercises:
Basic Concepts Involved in Factoring Trinomials
Factoring Trinomials of the Form   x2 + bx + c  , where  c > 0
Factoring Trinomials of the Form   x2 + bx + c  , where  c < 0

Here, you will practice factoring trinomials of the form   x2 + bx + c , where   b  and  c  are integers.

EXAMPLES:
Factor:  x2 + 5x - 6
Answer:  x2 + 5x - 6 = (x - 1)(x + 6)

Factor:  x2 - 5x - 6  
Answer:  x2 - 5x - 6 = (x + 1)(x - 6)

Factor:   x2 + 3x -7
Answer:   x2 + 3x -7 is not factorable over the integers

Factor:  x2 + 5x + 6
Answer:  x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)

Factor:  x2 - 5x + 6  
Answer:  x2 - 5x + 6 = (x - 3)(x - 2)

If a trinomial is not factorable over the integers, then key in "NF" for your answer.
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